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Ardoz, Cobbler of War
Price tag $5.89

Legendary CreatureGoblin Shaman

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3006 Current Rank
#2973 Last Week
#2929 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Ardoz, Cobbler of War.

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Ardoz, Cobbler of War's abilities and overall game plan.

Legion Warboss Legion Warboss
+55% Synergy $0.19
Squee, Dubious Monarch Squee, Dubious Monarch
+55% Synergy $0.38
Gut, True Soul Zealot Gut, True Soul Zealot
+46% Synergy $0.16
Ogre Battledriver Ogre Battledriver
+44% Synergy $0.17
Enduring Courage Enduring Courage
+41% Synergy $1.95
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+39% Synergy $0.17
Legion Loyalist Legion Loyalist
+38% Synergy $4.66
Krenko, Mob Boss Krenko, Mob Boss
+37% Synergy $1.68
Goblin Rabblemaster Goblin Rabblemaster
+37% Synergy $0.70
Battle Cry Goblin Battle Cry Goblin
+35% Synergy $0.24

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Ardoz, Cobbler of War decks.

Goblin Chieftain Goblin Chieftain
+35% Synergy $7.93
Siege-Gang Lieutenant Siege-Gang Lieutenant
+35% Synergy $2.18
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+33% Synergy $4.36
Howlsquad Heavy Howlsquad Heavy
+32% Synergy $2.09
Goblin Warchief Goblin Warchief
+27% Synergy $0.91
Skirk Prospector Skirk Prospector
+22% Synergy $0.26
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+20% Synergy $1.86
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-7% Synergy $0.47
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-10% Synergy $10.32
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-10% Synergy $0.93

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-14% Synergy $42.23
Gamble Gamble
-15% Synergy $10.73

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Ardoz, Cobbler of War's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Ball Lightning Ball Lightning
+31% Synergy $0.24
Fleeting Effigy Fleeting Effigy
+28% Synergy $0.06
Goblin Bushwhacker Goblin Bushwhacker
+28% Synergy $1.70
Hellrider Hellrider
+25% Synergy $2.11
Spark Elemental Spark Elemental
+25% Synergy $0.23
Reinforced Ronin Reinforced Ronin
+24% Synergy $0.17
Pashalik Mons Pashalik Mons
+23% Synergy $1.32
General Kreat, the Boltbringer General Kreat, the Boltbringer
+23% Synergy $11.42
Rundvelt Hordemaster Rundvelt Hordemaster
+23% Synergy $1.27
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
+23% Synergy $0.97
Goblin Traprunner Goblin Traprunner
+23% Synergy $0.13
Siege-Gang Commander Siege-Gang Commander
+22% Synergy $0.16
Stadium Headliner Stadium Headliner
+22% Synergy $0.80
Phoenix Chick Phoenix Chick
+21% Synergy $0.20
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
+20% Synergy $1.78
Fanatical Firebrand Fanatical Firebrand
+20% Synergy $0.08
Tilonalli's Summoner Tilonalli's Summoner
+19% Synergy $0.43
Hellspark Elemental Hellspark Elemental
+19% Synergy $0.20
Goblin Piledriver Goblin Piledriver
+18% Synergy $2.27
Relic Robber Relic Robber
+18% Synergy $0.11
Goblin King Goblin King
+17% Synergy $13.26
Dropkick Bomber Dropkick Bomber
+17% Synergy $1.48
Goblin Guide Goblin Guide
+17% Synergy $1.09
Devilish Valet Devilish Valet
+16% Synergy $0.28
Reckless Lackey Reckless Lackey
+16% Synergy $0.08
Hanweir Garrison Hanweir Garrison
+15% Synergy $1.42
Bomat Courier Bomat Courier
+15% Synergy $0.17
Hobgoblin Bandit Lord Hobgoblin Bandit Lord
+14% Synergy $2.89
Muxus, Goblin Grandee Muxus, Goblin Grandee
+14% Synergy $8.85
Monastery Swiftspear Monastery Swiftspear
+13% Synergy $0.21
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+12% Synergy $0.85
Hell's Thunder Hell's Thunder
+12% Synergy $0.20
Goblin Trashmaster Goblin Trashmaster
+11% Synergy $8.18
Warren Instigator Warren Instigator
+11% Synergy $9.84
Urabrask the Hidden Urabrask the Hidden
+10% Synergy $3.44
Goblin Matron Goblin Matron
+9% Synergy $0.32
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+9% Synergy $21.20
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
+9% Synergy $11.09
Beetleback Chief Beetleback Chief
+9% Synergy $0.13
Anger Anger
+8% Synergy $1.99
Conspicuous Snoop Conspicuous Snoop
+8% Synergy $3.26
Searslicer Goblin Searslicer Goblin
+8% Synergy $1.18
Jaxis, the Troublemaker Jaxis, the Troublemaker
+8% Synergy $1.20
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
+7% Synergy $0.23
Feldon of the Third Path Feldon of the Third Path
+6% Synergy $0.82
Goblin Recruiter Goblin Recruiter
+5% Synergy $5.11
Goblin Chirurgeon Goblin Chirurgeon
+5% Synergy $0.58
Goblin Ringleader Goblin Ringleader
+3% Synergy $0.82
Goblin Instigator Goblin Instigator
+1% Synergy $0.45
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
-8% Synergy $5.34

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Ardoz, Cobbler of War safe.

Force of Rage Force of Rage
+25% Synergy $0.17
Battle Hymn Battle Hymn
+24% Synergy $1.50
You See a Pair of Goblins You See a Pair of Goblins
+11% Synergy $0.21
Goblin Surprise Goblin Surprise
+10% Synergy $0.11
Brightstone Ritual Brightstone Ritual
+9% Synergy $1.81
Fireblast Fireblast
+6% Synergy $0.42
Ghostfire Slice Ghostfire Slice
+5% Synergy $0.14
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+3% Synergy $0.54
Pyrokinesis Pyrokinesis
+3% Synergy $1.70
Opera Love Song Opera Love Song
+3% Synergy $0.20
Fling Fling
+2% Synergy $0.06
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+1% Synergy $1.33
Brute Force Brute Force
+1% Synergy $0.25
Comet Storm Comet Storm
+1% Synergy $3.17
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
0% Synergy $1.76
Seething Song Seething Song
0% Synergy $9.71
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
-1% Synergy $5.33
Shock Shock
-1% Synergy $0.05
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
-3% Synergy $4.51
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-5% Synergy $0.12
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-5% Synergy $11.47
Abrade Abrade
-6% Synergy $0.17
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-7% Synergy $0.45
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-8% Synergy $6.16
Big Score Big Score
-12% Synergy $0.86
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-12% Synergy $8.67
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-13% Synergy $12.12
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-15% Synergy $3.78
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-18% Synergy $62.01

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Ardoz, Cobbler of War's game plan and control the board.

Hordeling Outburst Hordeling Outburst
+16% Synergy $0.31
Tempt with Vengeance Tempt with Vengeance
+12% Synergy $0.18
Goblin Grenade Goblin Grenade
+11% Synergy $0.52
Krenko's Command Krenko's Command
+10% Synergy $0.21
Chain Lightning Chain Lightning
+10% Synergy $0.19
Purphoros's Intervention Purphoros's Intervention
+10% Synergy $0.12
Dragon Fodder Dragon Fodder
+9% Synergy $0.12
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+9% Synergy $0.80
Indulge // Excess Indulge // Excess
+9% Synergy $0.49
Hate Mirage Hate Mirage
+9% Synergy $0.14
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+8% Synergy $0.19
Sozin's Comet Sozin's Comet
+8% Synergy $7.35
Goblin War Party Goblin War Party
+8% Synergy $0.20
Song of Totentanz Song of Totentanz
+8% Synergy $2.77
Goblin Rally Goblin Rally
+6% Synergy $0.31
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+5% Synergy $1.03
Empty the Warrens Empty the Warrens
+5% Synergy $0.13
Snort Snort
+5% Synergy $0.26
Firecat Blitz Firecat Blitz
+5% Synergy $0.33
Ruinous Rampage Ruinous Rampage
+5% Synergy $0.08
Burn Down the House Burn Down the House
+4% Synergy $0.39
Flame Slash Flame Slash
+4% Synergy $0.17
Skewer the Critics Skewer the Critics
+4% Synergy $0.13
Kindred Charge Kindred Charge
+4% Synergy $7.03
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+3% Synergy $0.44
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+3% Synergy $0.13
Infernal Plunge Infernal Plunge
+3% Synergy $0.43
Goblin Offensive Goblin Offensive
+3% Synergy $4.23
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+2% Synergy $0.15
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
0% Synergy $1.07
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
0% Synergy $0.15
Goblin War Strike Goblin War Strike
0% Synergy $1.06
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
-1% Synergy $0.41
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
-1% Synergy $0.25
Boltwave Boltwave
-1% Synergy $1.95
Crash Through Crash Through
-1% Synergy $0.17
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
-2% Synergy $1719.97
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-3% Synergy $1.58
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
-3% Synergy $2.01
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-4% Synergy $6.99
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
-6% Synergy $0.46
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
-6% Synergy $5.76
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-12% Synergy $0.25
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-14% Synergy $2.27

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Urabrask's Forge Urabrask's Forge
+34% Synergy $0.92
Hammer of Purphoros Hammer of Purphoros
+18% Synergy $0.18
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+14% Synergy $2.14
Captain's Claws Captain's Claws
+8% Synergy $0.42
Horn of the Mark Horn of the Mark
+6% Synergy $0.52
Cori-Steel Cutter Cori-Steel Cutter
+4% Synergy $5.53
Infantry Shield Infantry Shield
+4% Synergy $0.58
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+2% Synergy $6.13
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+2% Synergy $3.60
Embercleave Embercleave
+1% Synergy $8.80
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
0% Synergy $4.39
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
0% Synergy $12.30
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
-1% Synergy $2.18
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
-1% Synergy $11.62
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-2% Synergy $6.34
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
-2% Synergy $0.70
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
-8% Synergy $2.88
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-19% Synergy $4.38
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-23% Synergy $1.58

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Ardoz, Cobbler of War's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

In the Web of War In the Web of War
+31% Synergy $0.80
Brazen Cannonade Brazen Cannonade
+28% Synergy $3.12
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+23% Synergy $2.77
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+19% Synergy $0.64
Daring Piracy Daring Piracy
+19% Synergy $0.28
Goblin War Drums Goblin War Drums
+17% Synergy $1.74
Goblin Assault Goblin Assault
+15% Synergy $0.53
Quest for the Goblin Lord Quest for the Goblin Lord
+14% Synergy $1.61
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+13% Synergy $1.17
Rite of the Raging Storm Rite of the Raging Storm
+13% Synergy $0.22
Flameshadow Conjuring Flameshadow Conjuring
+12% Synergy $3.56
Molten Echoes Molten Echoes
+12% Synergy $10.84
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+10% Synergy $0.27
Mechanized Warfare Mechanized Warfare
+10% Synergy $0.47
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+9% Synergy $7.13
Fervor Fervor
+9% Synergy $5.39
Roar of Resistance Roar of Resistance
+9% Synergy $0.97
Elemental Mastery Elemental Mastery
+9% Synergy $0.53
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
+8% Synergy $1.21
Goblin Oriflamme Goblin Oriflamme
+8% Synergy $0.19
Goblinslide Goblinslide
+6% Synergy $0.16
Determined Iteration Determined Iteration
+6% Synergy $8.96
Ferocity of the Wilds Ferocity of the Wilds
+6% Synergy $0.10
Echoing Assault Echoing Assault
+6% Synergy $0.20
Kumano Faces Kakkazan Etching of Kumano Kumano Faces Kakkazan
+6% Synergy $0.07
Mass Hysteria Mass Hysteria
+5% Synergy $2.33
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+4% Synergy $0.45
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+4% Synergy $0.45
Pandemonium Pandemonium
+4% Synergy $3.95
Goblin Warrens Goblin Warrens
+4% Synergy $1.19
Connecting the Dots Connecting the Dots
+4% Synergy $0.19
Count on Luck Count on Luck
+1% Synergy $0.43
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
-3% Synergy $24.97
City on Fire City on Fire
-8% Synergy $10.37
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-11% Synergy $6.98
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
-11% Synergy $23.48

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Ardoz, Cobbler of War to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Chandra, Acolyte of Flame Chandra, Acolyte of Flame
+24% Synergy $0.63
Chandra, Flamecaller Chandra, Flamecaller
+7% Synergy $0.58
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
-4% Synergy $3.18

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+34% Synergy $0.23
Den of the Bugbear Den of the Bugbear
+28% Synergy $1.10
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+21% Synergy $1.41
Goblin Burrows Goblin Burrows
+21% Synergy $0.68
Hanweir Battlements Hanweir Battlements
+16% Synergy $1.64
War Room War Room
+11% Synergy $5.27
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+9% Synergy $10.90
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
+8% Synergy $15.72
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+8% Synergy $24.54
Ramunap Ruins Ramunap Ruins
+8% Synergy $0.26
Barbarian Ring Barbarian Ring
+5% Synergy $0.10
Flamekin Village Flamekin Village
+5% Synergy $0.16
Secret Tunnel Secret Tunnel
+5% Synergy $2.59
Kher Keep Kher Keep
+4% Synergy $0.19
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+4% Synergy $2.13
Fountainport Fountainport
+3% Synergy $3.75
Fire Nation Palace Fire Nation Palace
+2% Synergy $2.33
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
+2% Synergy $0.20
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-1% Synergy $0.59
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
-3% Synergy $1.71
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-3% Synergy $0.11
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-4% Synergy $45.08
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-5% Synergy $0.28
Great Furnace Great Furnace
-5% Synergy $1.97
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
-6% Synergy $0.92
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-6% Synergy $5.66
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $3.28
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
-7% Synergy $15.29
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
-9% Synergy $0.13
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-10% Synergy $0.27

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+27% Synergy $0.29
Blitzball Blitzball
+7% Synergy $0.10
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+6% Synergy $3.53
White Lotus Tile White Lotus Tile
+6% Synergy $6.56
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+1% Synergy $3.30
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.17
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
0% Synergy $0.30
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
0% Synergy $8.99
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
-1% Synergy $0.45
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-2% Synergy $31.84
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-5% Synergy $0.32
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-6% Synergy $1.71
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-7% Synergy $0.72
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-8% Synergy $1.94
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
-9% Synergy $0.28
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-9% Synergy $4.51
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-15% Synergy $0.23
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-17% Synergy $1.04

Lands

The mana base foundation for Ardoz, Cobbler of War decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+4% Synergy $0.43
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+3% Synergy $0.54
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+2% Synergy $26.93
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.23
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
0% Synergy $1.07
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
0% Synergy $0.13
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
-3% Synergy $42.67
Mountain Mountain
-4% Synergy $0.16
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-4% Synergy $6.99
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-5% Synergy $11.47
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-6% Synergy $0.21

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